verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$128,960/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.00/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$134,030 #25 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Michigan, explained

Aerospace engineers in Michigan earn a median of $128,960 per year ($62.00 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $76,130, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $180,160. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $128,960 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $128,960 is worth about $134,030 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #25 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,130
$36.60/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$128,960
$62.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$180,160
$86.62/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $128,960 $134,030
Ohio $138,440 $149,223 −$9,480
Indiana $107,400 $115,077 +$21,560
Wisconsin $88,400 $93,948 +$40,560

Aerospace Engineer in Michigan: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Michigan?

Aerospace engineers in Michigan earn a median of $128,960 per year ($62.00 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Michigan pay aerospace engineers well?

At $128,960, Michigan pays 4% below the national median for aerospace engineers.

Aerospace Engineer salary in other states

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